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CPAP silicone allergy: Anyone know of other options? Solutions?
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Hi @goldendoodle, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. What type of mask are you using that causes the inside of your nose to get raw? Is it a nose pillow type? I use a full face mask with silicone cushion but I also have a CPAP Comfort Cover that fits over it between my face and the mask and really helps. I had tried another version of the mask I use a ResMed Air Touch F20 which uses a memory foam mask instead of silicone and it is pretty comfortable and doesn't rub the bridge of my nose.
John
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Yes I use the nose pillow. They gave me a cover for the outside of the device so I don’t break out around it, just a very painful scabby n, raw nose. I will call my Dr. on Monday and get what you recommended. I keep thinking I will get used to it. I knew I was allergic to laytex, shellfish, iodine and titanium go figure. Thanks for the help. Happy New Year.